Platelets - Ex 1

Question 1

Thrombocytopenia

Answer 1

1. Consumption
   - DIC, Vasculitis, Hemangiosarcoma
2. Destruction
   - Immune-mediated (concurrent with IMHA or Ehrlichia infection)
3. Dec Production
   - BM toxicity or stem cell injury

Question 2

Thrombocytosis

Answer 2

Typically, not a clinical concern

Associated with:

1. Inflammation
2. Hyperadrenocorticism
3. Chronic hemorrhage